The Barthel ADL Index : a reliability study
C. Collin, D.T Wade, S. Davies and V.Horne
Bok Norsk 1988 Collin C
| Utgitt | 1988
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| Omfang | s.61-63
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| Opplysninger | Summary: The Barthel Index is a valid measure of disabiblity. In this study we investigated of four different methods of obtaining the score in 25 patients: self-report, asking a trained nurse who had worked with the patient for at least one shift, and separate testing by two skilled observers within 72 hours admission. Analysis of total (summed) scores revealed a close correlation between all four methods: a difference of 4/20 points was likely to reflect a genuine difference. In individual items, most disagreement was minor and involved the definition of middle grades. Asking an informed nurse or relative was reliable as testing, and is quicker
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